The music industry evolves at a dizzying pace. Jewly Hight helps make sense of the “Key Changes” in quick-hit roundups of music new analysis.
Key Changes: An AI landmark, more deepfakes, and MTV changes in this week’s music news
On a global scale and here in our backyard, the music industry is evolving at a dizzying pace. “Key Changes” is a quick-hit music news roundup.
In an era of DEI rollback, Equal Access pushes on with its fourth group
A Nashville program that offers professional mentoring to underrepresented people in the country music industry has just announced the participants selected for its fourth cycle. That’s no small deal at a time when DEI initiatives are disappearing nationwide.
NashVillager Podcast: Capturing the story of Music Row
What can a new oral history project tell us about Nashville’s most unique neighborhood? Plus, the local news for April 3, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Performing rights
Who makes sure the songwriter gets paid when you stream your favorite song? Plus, the local news for March 20, 2025.
The Vinyl Lab, an independent vinyl manufacturing plant in Nashville, is closing
The plant is closing after nearly 4 years of operation. During that time, the vinyl manufacturing industry was marked by growth and competition.
Your Turn to Talk: the business of music
Today, WNXP program director Jason Moon Wilkins and WPLN senior music writer Jewly Hight join us to talk about the music business.
Keeping the beat: An in-demand session drummer on Nashville’s evolving recording practices
When people picture how music is recorded in Nashville, they often imagine first-rate musicians sitting around in a studio, like they did in the 1960s. But evolving technology is leading to lots of other approaches to recording.
How Madison’s Harken Hall venue plans to fulfill a grand — but delayed — vision
Harken Hall is now open — but with lingering questions as to what exactly will take place inside the grand space in Madison.
Russian sanctions cause a ‘worldwide tube panic’ as amp makers scramble to find the key component to quality sound
Russian sanctions against the United States are having an impact on a niche corner of the music industry in Nashville.
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